{"id":53763,"date":"2026-04-13T10:59:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accuweb.cloud\/resource\/?post_type=faq&p=53763"},"modified":"2026-04-13T11:30:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:30:50","slug":"install-nginx-apache-openlitespeed-on-cloud-vps","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/accuweb.cloud\/resource\/articles\/install-nginx-apache-openlitespeed-on-cloud-vps","title":{"rendered":"How to Install NGINX, Apache & OpenLiteSpeed on Ubuntu 22 VPS"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Install NGINX, Apache & OpenLiteSpeed on Ubuntu 22 VPS?<\/h2>\n

When you launch a Cloud VPS, one of the first and most important decisions you willl make is choosing the right web server. The web server is the engine that delivers your website\u2019s content to visitors, handling requests, managing traffic, and ensuring your site loads quickly and securely.<\/p>\n

Among the most popular web servers in the world are NGINX and Apache HTTP Server. Both are powerful, reliable, and widely used in production environments, from small business websites to high-traffic enterprise applications.<\/p>\n

Part 1: How to Install NGINX on Ubuntu 22.04?<\/h3>\n

NGINX is a lightweight, high-performance web server widely used for high-traffic websites and reverse proxy setups.<\/p>\n

Step 1: Update Your Server<\/h4>\n

Always start by updating the package list:<\/p>\n

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y<\/b><\/p>\n

Step 2: Install NGINX<\/h4>\n

Install NGINX using:<\/p>\n

sudo apt install nginx -y<\/b><\/p>\n

\"NGINX1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

After installation, Ubuntu will automatically start the NGINX service.<\/p>\n

Step 3: Check NGINX Status<\/h4>\n

Verify that NGINX is running:<\/p>\n

sudo systemctl status nginx<\/b><\/p>\n

You should see:<\/p>\n

Active: active (running)<\/b><\/p>\n

\"NGINX2\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Note: <\/b>If the status shows inactive, kindly run the command below.<\/p>\n

sudo systemctl start nginx<\/b><\/p>\n